Israel Intensifies Military Operations in Southern Lebanon…

Israel intends to maintain its military presence in "security zones" in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza, according to Israeli official Katz. This declaration comes as Lebanon's President stated that Washington is now attentive to Lebanon's concerns, with the country's file reportedly on President Trump's agenda. Lebanon has also conditioned its participation in upcoming Rome talks on an Israeli withdrawal from two pilot areas. Meanwhile, Kuwaiti air defenses intercepted an Iranian drone attack, and Iran affirmed its intent to pursue both war and diplomacy in line with its national interests. Separately, two individuals were killed and three injured by occupation and settler fire east of Ramallah.